The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is beginning to recruit teams of students in grades 4-5 for its annual Battle of the Books competition. Teams can register online from now until December 17. The competition will be held in the spring.
Students form teams of up to four members and each team reads the same list of 36 titles, according to youth services librarian Anne Chapman Callaghan. She said teams prepare for 'battle' in their own ways and come together between late February and early April for team-on-team meets.
Last year over 100 teams from area schools competed. Three teams were top scorers: The Radical Reading Raptors from St. Joseph School, and the Bouncy Ball Books and Story Stealers from the Prairie School.
The Battle of the Books is aimed at students who truly enjoy reading and are team players. Contact the library's youth services department at (262) 636-9245 or anne.callaghan@racinelibrary.info for more information.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Library Announces Battle of the Books Winners
The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., honored the winners of its tenth annual "Battle of the Books" tournament at a special event on Friday, April 23 in the library's Youth Services Dept.
This year's top scoring team was The Bombers from St. Lucy School with a score of 88 out of a possible 90 points. Team members were Emily Diehn, Lorenc Gasparov, Michael Orth, and Emma Suchla. As the champions, the team's name was engraved on the Battle of the Books Champion Plaque and each received a trophy and award certificate.
The Battle of the Books is a literature contest for fourth and fifth grade students from the Racine area. Over 120 teams, representing 25 area public and private schools, participated in the Battle of the Books over a four-week period. Teams were composed of up to four students, with over 450 students participating.
In preparing for the tournament, the participants were asked to read and become knowledgeable about the content of 40 books selected for the Battle by youth services librarians. Meets were held at the Racine Public Library with 4-5 teams competing at a time. In a public forum, team members were asked random questions about the books they read and accumulated points based on the number of right answers. The team with the highest score among all participating teams was declared the champion.
Seven more top-scoring teams were placed in the "Winners' Circle" and invited to attend the awards ceremony. In second place with a score of 87 points was the Wind Point School Readers with team members Alicia Espinoza, Samantha Jensen, Shelby Kisting, and Kijung Kwak scoring 87 points All teams scored 108 points.
Tying for third place with scores of 84 points were The Prairie School Reading Rampage with team members Francesca Bontempo, Kate Munro, and Emma Schatz; Racine Montessori school Da Flamez with team members Zachariah Bradley, Alec Buhler, Maxie Collen, and Ricky Granger; the St. Lucy School Spartans with team members amanda Bergevian, David Louison, Teddy May, and Nicole Meisner; the St. Rita School Readers of the Night with team members Brandon Dobrowski, Megan Cisewski, Laura Panthofer, and Adam Schuls; the 21st Century Prep Book Worms with team members emily bollendorf, Sarah Busey, Emma Graves, and Isabella Huizar; and the Wind Point School Book Dreamers with team members Imunique Dawkins, Ryan Shea, Anna Thompson, and Mya Williams. All Winners' Circle participants received commemorative medals and award certificates.
The following ten teams were recognized for their strong showing with scores of over 80 points. Receiving Honorable Mention ribbons and certificates were the Gifford School "Gifford Guys", the John Paul II Academy Reading Machines, and the St. Lucy School Know-It-Alls.
For more information about Battle of the Books, contact the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9245.
This year's top scoring team was The Bombers from St. Lucy School with a score of 88 out of a possible 90 points. Team members were Emily Diehn, Lorenc Gasparov, Michael Orth, and Emma Suchla. As the champions, the team's name was engraved on the Battle of the Books Champion Plaque and each received a trophy and award certificate.
The Battle of the Books is a literature contest for fourth and fifth grade students from the Racine area. Over 120 teams, representing 25 area public and private schools, participated in the Battle of the Books over a four-week period. Teams were composed of up to four students, with over 450 students participating.
In preparing for the tournament, the participants were asked to read and become knowledgeable about the content of 40 books selected for the Battle by youth services librarians. Meets were held at the Racine Public Library with 4-5 teams competing at a time. In a public forum, team members were asked random questions about the books they read and accumulated points based on the number of right answers. The team with the highest score among all participating teams was declared the champion.
Seven more top-scoring teams were placed in the "Winners' Circle" and invited to attend the awards ceremony. In second place with a score of 87 points was the Wind Point School Readers with team members Alicia Espinoza, Samantha Jensen, Shelby Kisting, and Kijung Kwak scoring 87 points All teams scored 108 points.
Tying for third place with scores of 84 points were The Prairie School Reading Rampage with team members Francesca Bontempo, Kate Munro, and Emma Schatz; Racine Montessori school Da Flamez with team members Zachariah Bradley, Alec Buhler, Maxie Collen, and Ricky Granger; the St. Lucy School Spartans with team members amanda Bergevian, David Louison, Teddy May, and Nicole Meisner; the St. Rita School Readers of the Night with team members Brandon Dobrowski, Megan Cisewski, Laura Panthofer, and Adam Schuls; the 21st Century Prep Book Worms with team members emily bollendorf, Sarah Busey, Emma Graves, and Isabella Huizar; and the Wind Point School Book Dreamers with team members Imunique Dawkins, Ryan Shea, Anna Thompson, and Mya Williams. All Winners' Circle participants received commemorative medals and award certificates.
The following ten teams were recognized for their strong showing with scores of over 80 points. Receiving Honorable Mention ribbons and certificates were the Gifford School "Gifford Guys", the John Paul II Academy Reading Machines, and the St. Lucy School Know-It-Alls.
For more information about Battle of the Books, contact the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9245.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Battle of the Books Registration Underway
Get ready, get set... READ! It's Battle Time… time for local youth to form their teams for the 10th annual Battle of the Books competition at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St.
Battle of the Books is a literature contest for 4th and 5th grade students in Racine County where teams comprised of 4 students are asked to read and become knowledgeable about the content of 40 books selected by Racine Public Library librarians. Teams may be formed with students from the same or different schools. Teams with both 4th and 5th graders are accepted.
Meets are held in a public forum where team members are asked random questions about the books they read. Points are accumulated based on the number of correct answers. The team with the highest score among all participating teams is declared the champion.
A link to the 2009/2010 reading list, general information, and team registration form may be found at http://www.racinelibrary.info/YouthServicesBOB.htm. Registration for this year's Battle of the Books will only be accepted on-line. Registration closes December 21, 2009.
Questions about Battle of the Books may be directed to Anne Callaghan: anne.callaghan@racinelibrary.info, or Becky Spika: becky.spika@racinelibrary.info.
Battle of the Books is a literature contest for 4th and 5th grade students in Racine County where teams comprised of 4 students are asked to read and become knowledgeable about the content of 40 books selected by Racine Public Library librarians. Teams may be formed with students from the same or different schools. Teams with both 4th and 5th graders are accepted.
Meets are held in a public forum where team members are asked random questions about the books they read. Points are accumulated based on the number of correct answers. The team with the highest score among all participating teams is declared the champion.
A link to the 2009/2010 reading list, general information, and team registration form may be found at http://www.racinelibrary.info/YouthServicesBOB.htm. Registration for this year's Battle of the Books will only be accepted on-line. Registration closes December 21, 2009.
Questions about Battle of the Books may be directed to Anne Callaghan: anne.callaghan@racinelibrary.info, or Becky Spika: becky.spika@racinelibrary.info.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Library Announces Battle of the Books Winners
The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., honored the winners of its eighth annual "Battle of the Books" tournament at a special event on Thursday, April 24 in the library's Youth Services Dept. Three teams scored 108 points to tie for this year's championship: The Super Sonic Readers from John Paul II Academy with team members Andrew Cypcar, Sydney Kutsch, Joaquin Palmieri, and Marissa Sandkuhler; B.O.B.'s Angels from Jefferson Lighthouse with team members Allysson Becker, Brooke Friedman, Sarah Semrad, and Elizabeth Skantz; and B.O.B's Beauties from Jefferson Lighthouse with team members Brianna Groen, Brenna Osiecki, Sarah Pesch, and Rian Vickery. As the champions, all three teams were awarded trophies to display at their school.
The Battle of the Books is a literature contest for fourth an fifth grade students from the Racine area. 102 teams, representing 20 area public and private schools, participated in the Battle of the Books over a four-week period. Teams were composed of up to four students, with over 400 students participating. In preparing for the tournament, the participants were asked to read and become knowledgeable about the content of 40 books selected for the Battle by youth services librarians. Meets were held at the Racine Public Library with 4-5 teams competing at a time. In a public forum, team members were asked random questions about the books they read and accumulated points based on the number of right answers. The teams with the highest score among all participating teams are declared the champions. Five teams comprising the top five scores were placed in the "Winners' Circle" and invited to attend an awards ceremony.
Joining the 1st place teams in the Winners' Circle were T.O.C.K. from Racine Montessori School with team members Olivia Borglin, Katie Kudrna, Claudia Lasch, and Theo Leavell; and the Rad Rainbow Readers from Stephen Bull Fine Arts School with team members Michael Coey, Ben Gravunder, Chrissy Kujawa, and Samantha Smiley. Both teams scored 102 points in their battles and received commemorative medals.
For more information about Battle of the Books, contact the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9245.
The Battle of the Books is a literature contest for fourth an fifth grade students from the Racine area. 102 teams, representing 20 area public and private schools, participated in the Battle of the Books over a four-week period. Teams were composed of up to four students, with over 400 students participating. In preparing for the tournament, the participants were asked to read and become knowledgeable about the content of 40 books selected for the Battle by youth services librarians. Meets were held at the Racine Public Library with 4-5 teams competing at a time. In a public forum, team members were asked random questions about the books they read and accumulated points based on the number of right answers. The teams with the highest score among all participating teams are declared the champions. Five teams comprising the top five scores were placed in the "Winners' Circle" and invited to attend an awards ceremony.
Joining the 1st place teams in the Winners' Circle were T.O.C.K. from Racine Montessori School with team members Olivia Borglin, Katie Kudrna, Claudia Lasch, and Theo Leavell; and the Rad Rainbow Readers from Stephen Bull Fine Arts School with team members Michael Coey, Ben Gravunder, Chrissy Kujawa, and Samantha Smiley. Both teams scored 102 points in their battles and received commemorative medals.
For more information about Battle of the Books, contact the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9245.
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